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Topic: Where are you now? Three years ago, we all were new...
Hello fellow graduates! Where are you? This month is the third anniversary of our common adventure? Where has the three year window led you in your journey?
Share the story. It is reunion time.
Vicky
Topic: RE: Good Afternoon Oooooo Hhhhhh!!!
lol!!! i feel the same way you do!!!!!
take care you seem like a real fun person!!!
take care you seem like a real fun person!!!
Topic: RE: I'm Having Stomach Pain 2.5 Years Out
I started having stomach pains a year ago, went to see a gastroenterologist who did an endoscopy to find that the silastic ring that was put on my stomach when I had my RNY (Dec 05) had actually eroded causing my intestines to ulcerate. Anyway, I had the ring removed last year. Unfortunately, I needed 3 more endoscopies since as I have had an ulcer up until my last endoscopy a few weeks ago, which found that the ulcer had cleared up. Please go and see a gastro dr asap to rule out an ulcer, but your symptoms sound very similar to mine.
Take care.
Take care.
JOANNE
OH Support Group Leader
My local support group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month - please message me for further information
We are on a continuous journey without a destination
Topic: Good Afternoon Oooooo Hhhhhh!!!
Wow what a worldwin the past few years have been. I was surfing the net today and stumbled upon my old friend OH, Man I can remember a time when I couldnt let not even an hour slip by with out posting or reading posts!!
I had my surgery Lap, RNY on December 16 2005, Wow its going to be 3 years pretty soon. I lost a total of 186 pounds, and No I havent had plastics yet, Oh I want it but my ins wont pay for it. So I will be happy with the new me.
I totally feel like ive been reborn, oh theres been a few potholes in my road to the new me. The only thing that I regret is that I waited so fricken long to get this done.. I was a 300 pound quiveing mess and now im a (in my mind) Sexy woman that has the world by the balls!! and I am peddle to the metal full speed ahead. I will never waste one minute thinking of what could be, I will forever more think of What is my next challenge and Lets get er done!!!!
I hope that you all are doing as good as I am.. And I really want to thank anyone who was there for me so long ago and I would like yall to know if anyone needs me Here I am!!
Love
Dori
Topic: RE: Struggling...Need A Friend...
Hi Joy,
I just read your post and can so relate to what you're going through and how you feel right now. I am out 2 1/2 years and am down to 125 lbs., but I have transferred my eating addiction to other addictions (I won't go into what right now). I have been through a lot in the past few years, and, although this surgery has been the best thing I've ever done, it does have it's ups and downs. I have lost a few friends along the way, but I am celebrating the fact that I am "normal" every day! Please reply to this. I would love to talk about what we've both been through, what we're going through, and what we need to do to stay happy and thin (normal)! It's already the 17th of August, so I hope you're still looking at the replies to your very touching and important post.
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
Janet
Topic: RE: I'm Having Stomach Pain 2.5 Years Out
I found out 3 months ago that I too am anemic. My doctor put me on iron supplements and within a few weeks, it fixed the issue. Make sure that your doc is proactive and that you continue following the "rules" for gastric bypass patients.
Best wishes.
Topic: RE: Struggling...Need A Friend...
I understand how you are feeling, as I sit here at work eating a cheeseburger from Carls Jr. I have gain approx 25 lbs as well. I am not sure why we do this to ourselfs, I am trying to get a control on it. I actually have been doing better, except for today.
I know that reading all post here and on other boards really help me.
Anytime you feel like venting..go right ahead we are here to help each other.
take care
Lynn
Topic: Struggling...Need A Friend...
I am fairly new to this...
For persnal reasons I can not share to much of my storey without fear that someone close to me will recognize that I am posting this...I really need a friend right now...
I have found that post op I have tried to find other means to "medicate my feelings" as I couldn't with food anymore...shopping, sex, etoh, and now food again as I am no longer feeling ill this far post op...I am up 23 pounds (currently 156 pounds)....
OMG, I don't know where to start with my storey, and all of the consequences that have punished me with my poor decisions...
I appreciate the support I have witnessed on this...and am seeking someone that I can be honest with as I have isolated myself for so long, even after a drastic weight loss, I do not know how to nuture any relationship with a female "aquaintence" in which would/could develop into a meanful friendship in which we could could support each other in this journey...of life...and truely living it...finding meaning/happiness..not mere existing...as we do not have to hide in the excess weight anymore...but do not want to fall face first into another addiction...
I thank all who took the time out of their day to read this, and especially those who took the the time to respond...
In urgent need of a friend~ Joy
Topic: RE: I'm Having Stomach Pain 2.5 Years Out
I am 2 1/2 years out and haven't posted for a long time. Overall, I am doing great. I weigh 122 lbs. and feel wonderful! Until I got the stomach flu last week. I have never been so sick and never had stomach pains like this before, not even right after the gastric bypass surgery! I went to the doctor who checked me out for blockage, etc., but he just told me that I have a virus and that gastric bypass patients have a more extreme case if it has to do with their pouch. Knowing that made me scared, but I knew that I was going to be okay. For a week I had horrible gas and stomach pains, not cramps, but pains. I am now able to eat stuff like baked potatoes and veggies, but have no desire to eat any protein or meats... anything like that. I have been walking 6 miles everyday for 2 years now. I haven't walked this past week at all. I am scared that I have fallen off the wagon, although I know I haven't. I belong to Weigh****cher's, and they have been very helpful. I live in Los Angeles, but have to support group to go to at the moment (long story). Hang in there! I know heating pads work pretty well! And get to the doctor!
Topic: RE: Again, I need help with the Lap Band to be successful
Carol,
I wish I could give you a huge hug. Not having support is a tough road to travel. Do you have any support groups in your area? BE DETERMINED! Find some good support to lean.
As to protein, consider protein drinks to boost the volume. I use Unjury and incorporate the extra protein into my meal plan every day. Also, consider fish (canned tuna, soft fish, shrimp, etc) to boost protein from food sources.
I am not familiar with issues surrounding Lap Band, but I beleive the Lap Band forum here on OH is very active. Go there.
Best wishes Carol. Take care of yourself. YOU are worth it!
Vicky
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